Behavioral Response Lead
About The Position
The Behavior Response Lead is a position designed to support the Dean Team in the implementation of restorative actions to address behaviors that are disrupting the learning environment. The Behavior Response Lead would respond to teacher calls for assistance in the classroom with a student causing a disruption or for major student disturbances in common areas. This person would serve as the first responder for all behavioral calls and would act as the intermediary so as to reduce loss of instruction time. The goal is to assess the situation, de-escalate the conflict, and get the student to a place where they can return back to the instructional setting. Qualified candidates would have to participate in a series of mandatory training sessions to develop and build their capacity for responding to student behavior with de-escalation and restorative action. This position is solely open to individuals who are currently serving on the Campus Safety and Support staff.
Requirements
- Excellent attendance record
- Experience partnering with students with emotional and behavioral challenges
- Deep commitment to learning and engaging in all components of a Restorative Practices system, including de-escalation techniques, restorative conversations and restorative circles
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the school community
- Communicate clearly and concisely and professionally in all verbal and written communications including writing reports as necessary
- Effectively present information and respond to questions is required
- Strong commitment to equity
- This position is solely open to individuals who are currently serving on the Campus Safety and Support staff.
Nice To Haves
- De-escalation strategies
- Trauma-informed practices
- Conflict Cycle
- Decision-making protocols on re-entry into class vs. need for continued de-escalation
Responsibilities
- Respond to disruptive student behavior with the goal of student REMAINING in the classroom or other common areas
- Avert fights by helping de-escalate and supporting the process of WHEN a student cannot return to classroom
- Upon assessing the disruptive situation and determining a need for assistance, coordinate additional assistance from other Campus Safety and/or school personnel
- Work closely with Trauma-Informed Interventionist to know if restorative interventions/mediations are working (in the loop)
- Work with Deans to improve early intervention and student safety
- Report on behavioral patterns and trends stemming from response calls to deans and other safety and support team members
- Increase shared understanding and collective ownership of Restorative work amongst students and staffulty
- Provide training and best practices to the larger team regarding de-escalation and crisis intervention
- Provide professional learning that cultivates restorative mindsets among adults and increases staff capacity to use restorative processes to promote student sense of belonging, cultural identity, and agency in learning
- Mentor new hires of the Campus Safety Team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
